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1880 Gold Sovereign Value, Victoria Young head - sell today or buy online

There were 5 Sovereign variations struck dated 1880. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1880 Gold Sovereign coins can range from £838 to £7,535 depending on condition. The guide prices are based on coin grades from Fine (F) to Uncirculated (UNC). A mid grade value mid point between VF (Very Fine) and EF (Extremely Fine) condition 1880 Sovereign is worth about £2,891.

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Reverse: Victoria 1880 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
Victoria 1880 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below reverse shield (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£2038
EF
£3744
UNC
£7535
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Mintage: 3,053,454

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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Guide prices shown are from the Token Publishing Coin Yearbook 2022 for Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF) and Uncirculated (UNC) condition. We can accept no liability for the accuracy of the prices quoted.

Victoria 1880 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below reverse shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£901
EF
£964
UNC
£2291
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Mintage: 1,459,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1880 Sovereign
Victoria 1880 Sovereign
St George & Dragon reverse
BV/F
£837
VF
£844
EF
£869
UNC
£1122
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Mintage: 3,650,080

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1880 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
Victoria 1880 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below bust on obverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£932
EF
£995
UNC
£1122
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1880 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
Victoria 1880 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below bust on obverse (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£932
EF
£995
UNC
£1122
Add to my collection: Select Grade and tap ADD

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Sovereign values, some 1880 sovereigns may be worth less than the coin grade guide value, whereas other same year date examples could command much higher prices if they exibit desirable features such as attractive natural toning.